Japanese Art

As a self confessed Wapanese I will start with the most Iconic and familiar

Hokosai

The Great Wave Off Kanagawa



Taken from the wood block series 36 Views of Mount Fuji it is easy to see it's impact on Western Art losing some of it's power through ubiquity but stunning none the less.

Seated Woman With Shamisen




You can see here how the economy of line and exuberant style has influenced everything from Disney Animators to Graphic Design


Waterfall at Amida




Not only is the rendering of Scale magnificent as in the great wave, with the chasm behind the mossy cliffs adding drama to the endless waterfall but the subtle hint at the head of Amida Buddha* with the waterfalls opening and the perspective and interest generated by the three figures in the foreground, showcases a man at the top of his game.







* The Amida Buddha